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We know how drones can hamper firefighters tackling a wildfire from the air, but this is the first time we’ve heard of a drone actually starting a blaze. The incident occurred last week just north of Flagstaff, Arizona. The post A consumer drone crashed and burned, and then caused a wildfire appeared first on Digital Trends. View original article at Digital Trends

Coconino National Forest Earlier this week, a 16-inch-by-16-inch, battery-operated hobby drone crashed in Arizona’s Coconino National Forest, several miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona. The drone caught fire when it crashed, igniting a grassland area called Kendrick Park. The Kendrick fire spread more than 300 acres, but it was contained by 30 firefighters within the day. Coconino National Forest spokesperson George Jozens told Ars on Friday that it was unclear what kind of drone caused the crash, but the pilot had been identified and was charged with starting a…

Ford has long been part of what happens on the road, but now, it’s setting its sights just a little higher — literally. The automotive company recently published a blog post that revealed it is “looking to the skies” with drone research. The post Ford is lifting off from the roads and looking into drone technology appeared first on Digital Trends. View original article at Digital Trends

Wiretapping laws mean the police can’t use a radio jammer to bring down a misbehaving drone, but officials are discussing potential legislation to change that. The bill isn’t official yet — and a similar proposal failed last year. The post Lawmakers discussing proposal that would allow cops to take over drones appeared first on Digital Trends. View original article at Digital Trends

DJI’s Mavic Pro drone is now competing with the newer Mavic Air for sales, but a deal on Amazon currently has it on offer for $769 — that’s $230 off its usual price and $30 cheaper than the Mavic Air. The post DJI’s Mavic Pro drone has just dropped to its lowest-ever price appeared first on Digital Trends. View original article at Digital Trends